Sales Increase for Mitsubishi Motors in August 2006

CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported August sales of 10,954 units, an increase of 0.1% over last August's total of 10,945.

It marked the sixth consecutive month that Mitsubishi U.S. sales topped the 10,000 mark and the second consecutive month of year-over-year increases. August marked the fourth month in the last five that MMNA has surpassed the sales of the same month a year ago.

MMNA President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari said, "The consistency of the sales performance of our products in the U.S. is an excellent indicator of the growing strength and stability of our business in this market. We are particularly pleased to show sales increases month after month, at a time when our industry as a whole has shown declining sales."

Harunari added that Mitsubishi business should further strengthen when the all-new, fuel-efficient Outlander crossover SUV arrives at dealerships in October.

  August sales highlights:

  *  Eclipse was the volume leader at 2,966 up 27.6% from last year's
     volume.
  *  Lancer closed at 1,797 units, up 34.3% from last year's volume.
  *  Eclipse Spyder sales were 773 units, up 145.4% from last year's volume.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 540 dealers.